Atalanta vs Club Brugge: Champions League Showdown at Gewiss Stadium
Atalanta is set to host Club Brugge at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday, September 30, with an unusual kick-off time of 09:45. This early fixture has players and fans alike questioning if they’ve mistakenly signed up for breakfast soccer.
Match Preview
This Champions League group stage clash features Atalanta, energized by home advantage and a potent attack, facing off against a Belgian side that has proven capable of competing at Europe’s highest level.
Recent Form
Atalanta’s last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Juventus at Allianz Stadium. Despite having only one-third of possession, they managed two shots on target, with Kamaldeen Sulemana scoring the equalizer. In contrast, Club Brugge claimed a 2-1 victory over Standard Liège, enjoying 63% possession and registering five shots on goal, with Christos Tzolis and Romeo Vermant hitting the net.
In their previous Champions League games, Atalanta suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to PSG, while Club Brugge triumphed over Monaco with a convincing 4-1 scoreline.
Historical Context
In their last encounter at the Gewiss Stadium, Club Brugge secured a 3-1 victory, highlighting that this upcoming match will not be an easy task for Ivan Jurić’s team. However, current form and the advantage of playing at home suggest a different outcome this time around.
Atalanta’s Performance Overview
- Last 10 Matches: 5 Wins, 4 Draws, 1 Loss
- Goals per Game: Averaging 2.2 from 14.5 shots
- Shots on Target: Nearly 5 per match
- Possession: 54.1%
- Corners per Match: Almost 6
- Goals Conceded: Just over 1 per game
Top scorers for Atalanta include:
- Charles De Ketelaere: 4 goals
- Daniel Maldini: 3 goals
- Marco Carnesecchi: 2 clean sheets
Club Brugge’s Performance Overview
- Last 10 Matches: 5 Wins, 3 Draws, 2 Losses
- Goals per Game: 1.7 from 13.8 attempts
- Shots on Target: Nearly 5 per match
- Possession: 61.4%
- Corners per Match: Close to 6
Leading scorers for Club Brugge include:
- Christos Tzolis: 4 goals, 3 assists
- Nicolo Tresoldi: 3 goals
Predicted Line-ups
Atalanta (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: Carnesecchi
- Defenders: Kossounou, Djimsiti, Ahanor
- Wing-backs: Bellanova, Zappacosta
- Midfielders: De Roon, Pašalić
- Forwards: Samardžić, Sulemana, Krstović (striker)
Club Brugge (4-2-1-3)
- Goalkeeper: Jackers
- Defenders: Sabbe, Ordóñez, Mechele, Meijer
- Midfielders: Onyedika, Stanković
- Attacking Midfielder: Vanaken
- Forwards: Borges, Tresoldi, Tzolis
Betting Insights
Current odds favor an Atalanta victory at -112, implying a 52.9% chance of winning. Considering factors such as home advantage and attacking prowess, the probability of an Atalanta win could be closer to 60%.
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Conclusion
Betting on Atalanta to win appears to be a wise choice. With momentum, scoring ability, and the support of a home crowd, they seem poised for success. If things don’t go as planned, at least there’s a good reason to stay in bed the next time there’s an early kick-off!